Utah drivers have been ranked among the worst in the Nation – ninth worst to be exact (just a year after being ranked third worst and two years after being ranked worst in the nation. Progress is progress). Distracted driving is a big reason for that. While not taken directly into account, the study – […]
Brian Debelle
In any serious car accident, your first steps should be to call the police and check yourself for serious injury. Only after you’ve determined you are okay, should you start looking for a witness. Unless the fault of your car accident is clear, witnesses can be valuable in determining liability, piecing together details of an […]
Brian Debelle
The NHTSA reported over 5900 accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths, which ended up being 16% of all traffic related fatalities for the U.S. in 2017. Over the years the fatal pedestrian accident count has been increasing significantly. Several years ago, the year 1999 only saw about 4900 pedestrian fatalities. The toll began to [...]
Zack Monroe
With more and more motorists throughout the country spending well over an hour on their daily commutes, it’s understandable that drivers occasionally get frustrated participate in some form of aggressive behavior throughout their life. However, the increasing amount of violence, gun presence, and even death in recent years shows the [...]
Brenda Elazab
While winter is often deemed a wonderland, it unfortunately brings serious road hazards that can threaten the lives of those on the road. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 21% of all car collisions are weather-related, meaning adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash. Every year, weather-related [...]
Sam
The holiday season is upon us, and the more people on the road is a cause for more accidents. This could be the combination of bad weather, drunk driving, or road rage during black Friday, but is there a specific time when you are at the highest risk of being in an accident? Crash statistics […]
distracted
There are several distracting activities drivers may attempt behind the wheel. While some types of distraction are more dangerous than others, the reality is that any type of distracted driving is potentially dangerous. One of the most common types of distracted driving is eating behind the wheel. Drive-thru fast food restaurants are [...]
Brian Debelle
Earlier this month, 18 occupants of a limousine and two pedestrians were killed in New York in one of the deadliest roadway accidents the country has seen in 9 years. While approaching the intersection of two highways at 2 pm in the afternoon, the vehicle flew through the stop and struct an empty car parked […]
Brian Debelle
The three-wheeled vehicle has been around for over a century, and is gearing up to stage a comeback. Initially built for versatility, and quick, cheap transportation after WWII, the three-wheeled car provided a struggling economy with a shining light of prosperity. Lack of supply caused automakers to shift their focus on a more compact [...]
Brian Debelle
September 22nd marked the beginning of fall, a time often associated with cold weather, home-cooked meals, and upcoming holidays. But the change of the season also brings changes to road conditions. Seasonal changes mean different hazards for drivers and require a driver’s full attention to prevent a serious car accident. Regardless if [...]
Sam